. People with cancer tend to be more optimistic if their doctor says "You are 90% certain to survive" as opposed to "There is a 1 in 10 chance you will die." This is an example of
A) poor bedside manners. B) a heuristic.
C) framing information. D) developing a healthful concept.
C
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Young children are often insistent on maintaining ______ because they believe that changing their external features could result in a change of gender
a. gender development b. gender constancy c. gender roles d. gender identity
What is the functional level of individuals with profound intellectual disability?
A) They require intense care as children, but become self-sufficient by adolescence. B) They need considerable training to learn to perform self-care activities (e.g., eating, dressing). C) They require only moderate supervision throughout their life. D) Their functional level is superior to normal or typical children.
At age 60, Tyrod experienced a stroke. Before the stroke, he generally behaved in a cautious manner, avoiding activities that could be dangerous. After the stroke, however, he wants to go sky diving and to drive a racecar. Given these behavior changes, what area of Tyrod's brain was likely affected by his stroke?
A. Insula B. Cingulate cortex C. Basal ganglia D. Frontal lobe
Kari states that she is "in a bad place" in her head. She feels down, has little appetite, and has noticed some weight loss
Lately, she is not interested in any of her usual activities because they leave her feeling empty and are just "too much effort." She is indifferent to friends and family and has begun having recurrent thoughts of suicide. Kari is best described as suffering from A) dysthymic disorder. B) cyclothymic disorder. C) major depressive disorder. D) bipolar disorder.